State Police investigating fatal wrong-way crash in Rochester
New York State Police are investigating a deadly wrong-way crash that killed one driver and injured another on Thanksgiving morning in the city of Rochester. The collision happened around 8:18 a.m. on Thursday, November 27, on the eastbound side of State Route 104, near the bridge underpass between Lake Avenue and...
Pirate Toy Fund marks 30 years of holiday giving
Perinton, N.Y. — The 30th annual Pirate Toy Fund kicked off on Friday at the Barnes & Noble in Webster, with organizers aiming to collect thousands of toys for children in need throughout the region. Saturday, Perinton Ambulance hosted a drop off event. Founded by Gary "the Happy Pirate"...
Homeowner distraught over neighbor’s dangerous actions: ‘Currently laying in bed shaking’
"The smoke stinks up my entire house." Homeowner distraught over neighbor's dangerous actions: 'Currently laying in bed shaking' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Cracks found in every major Thruway rest stop
Repaired cracks cover the walls of every large New York Thruway rest stop near Rochester, according to a recent News10NBC investigation. The damage is visible at sites like Clarence, Pembroke, and Clifton Springs — all finished in 2023. The walls were built by Nexii, a Canadian company promoting eco-friendly...
Travelers along the Thruway weigh in on $450 million rest stop renovation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Around 630,000 cars hit the road on the New York State Thruway every week — a number that only increases during a holiday weekend. Drivers say it’s nice knowing there’s places along way for wherever they’re heading. "They’re really nice, super accessible and...
University of Rochester hires former Meta exec Barry Silverstein to direct Center for Extended...
The University of Rochester is launching a new Center for Extended Reality and has hired a leader in the optics industry to run it. Barry Silverstein is a University of Rochester graduate and former senior director of optics and display research at Meta. He has worked on optical engineering at Kodak, laser projection...
Hundreds gather to honor life, legacy of Sister Grace Miller
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday morning to remember the life of Sister Grace Miller. The funeral services were held at the Mercy Center in Rochester to honor Sister Grace’s legacy of community. Having been a Sister of Mercy for over 70 years, and founding the House of Mercy in 1985, […]
Fourth-alarm fire erupts inside large commercial building on Emerson Street, prompts evacuation
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A fourth-alarm fire ripped through a one-story industrial building on Emerson Street Friday afternoon, drawing a massive response from Rochester firefighters who remained on scene for hours. The Rochester Fire Department said the call came in just after 3 p.m., and the first crews arrived...
19-year-old charged with stalking, harassment, impersonation at FLCC
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 19-year-old man was arrested on November 25 on multiple charges related to a stalking investigation. According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, Shawn D. Whitaker of Rochester was taken into custody in the City of Rochester on charges of tampering with physical evidence, stalking in...
Black Friday shoppers at Eastview Mall driven by nostalgia, deals and family traditions
VICTOR, N.Y. — Black Friday brought out crowds of shoppers to Eastview Mall, with many saying the nostalgia and family traditions were just as important as the deals. “I come every year, to Black Friday. Absolutely love it. The atmosphere, the people, the decorations, and the attitude of everyone here is just really...
